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  Is it common for the electric parking brake to fail on Land Rover Discovery 4s? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 30-month old Discovery 4 3.0d HSE automatic with 28,000 miles from new, with full supplying dealer history. It has just destroyed its electromechanical...
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  Buying a friends' low-mile Shogun? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has offered us first refusal on their 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Equipe 3.2 Diesel with just 15k miles on the clock. It is obviously a very...
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  Do I have to pay for this? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Omega went in for full service (80,000 miles) plus timing belt change, ignition plugs and brake fluid change. I requested that if additional...
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  What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and...
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  Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the...
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  Are carbon deposits causing braking problems to my 2006 Mazda 6? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Mazda 6 on a 55 plate is now spending its eighth week in a main dealer to sort out a problem with the brakes at low speed in first and reverse...
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  Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed...
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  Healthy option 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous...
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  Pounds, shillings and Bents 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Bentley Flying Spur, which is currently in our local Bentley dealer for a service. The dealer has phoned to say the car needs a new front...
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  Disky business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once...
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  How can I clean brake dust from my Volvo V70's wheels? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best method for cleaning the wheels on my new Volvo V70? I guess it's residue from the brake pads. My high pressure cleaner that will punch...
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  ABS light on Alfa 159 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an Alfa Romeo 159 JTDm lusso 58 plate. ABS not available has flashed up on the dash display. What could this mean before we take it to a garage?
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  Winter tyres all year? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Are there disadvantages of remaining on winter tyres all year round for standard motoring, mixed town and motorway driving. (noise, wear, braking, handling...
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  Reversing sensor problem 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The reversing sensor warning (in the offside 'B' pillar?) sounds when using the indicators and when braking. Any suggestions?
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  Winter tyres for an Audi A3 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use 205/55 R16 winter tyres on 16" rims in place of current set up - 225/40 R18 tyres on 18" alloys?
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  Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable...
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  Renault Kadjar fault - does the dealership have to fix it? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Renault Kadjar for less than two months and it has been in the garage twice. This time the engine management light has come on and it's saying...
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  DSG - do I put it in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ateca 1.5 petrol DSG 2021 model. Do you have to take out of drive and put it into neutral or park when stood at lights, or heavy traffic,...
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  Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars? 28 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars due to the different...
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  I have a flashing glow plug warning light on my car - what does this mean and is it okay to drive? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a flashing glow lamp warning light on my Skoda Fabia. What does this mean and is it okay to drive?